"That relationship you make with a patient...if that privilege doesn't strike you right in the chest...you're missing the most beautiful thing about what we do."

- Neal ElAttrache, M.D.

Neal ElAttrache, M.D.

Dr. Neal S. ElAttrache, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles and is recognized for treatment and research of knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries. He serves on the Board of Directors at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, is Chairman of the Board of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation, and Program Director for the Kerlan-Jobe Fellowship. He is Co-Chair of Medical Affairs for the Kerlan-Jobe Institute, a collaboration with Cedars-Sinai whose goal is to lead advancements in the fields of orthopedics and sports medicine on a global scale.

Dr. Neal ElAttrache is Head Team Physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Rams. He is the President of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and President of the Herodicus Society. He is frequently recognized as a top sports medicine specialist, having been identified as one of the "Top 50 Most Powerful in LA Sports" by the Los Angeles Daily News. He is consistently selected as a top physician by peer review process and by renowned medical and sports publications and has been recognized as one of "Hollywood's Top Doctors" and as one of the "Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Los Angeles" by the The Hollywood Reporter.

KNEE

CONDITIONS TREATED

Ligament Injuries

Meniscus Tears

SHOULDER

CONDITIONS TREATED

Labrum | Rotator Cuff | Bicep Injuries

Shoulder Instability

AC Joint Injuries

ELBOW

Dr. ElAttrache’s Understanding of Boxing

"But as Lomachenko reflected on some of the medical advice he received from ElAttrache, it started to make sense to him that the doctor had a background in the sport."
- April 2019, Los Angeles Times. Read more

Padres’ Jacob Nix Diagnosed With UCL Tear

"Nix will be examined in Los Angeles by renowned orthopedist Dr. Neal ElAttrache."
- March 2019, The San Diego Union-Tribune. Read more

Patients

Dr. ElAttrache has done extensive research and product development leading to US Patents for arthroscopic devices, orthopedic devices, and implants commonly used in rotator cuff, labrum, tendon, and ligament surgery.